Godzilla, King of the Monsters!(1956)
“Incredible, unstoppable titan of terror!”
Overview
During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope for both Japan and the world lies on a secret weapon, which may prove more destructive than the monster itself.
Director
Ishirō Honda
Studio
TOHO
Budget
$25K
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Raymond Burr
as Steve Martin
Takashi Shimura
as Dr. Yamane
Momoko Kôchi
as Emiko Yamane
Akira Takarada
as Ogata
Akihiko Hirata
as Dr. Serizawa
Sachio Sakai
as Hagiwara
Fuyuki Murakami
as Dr. Tabata
Ren Yamamoto
as Seiji
Toyoaki Suzuki
as Shinkichi
Tadashi Okabe
as Dr. Tabata's Assistant
Toranosuke Ogawa
as President of Company
Frank Iwanaga
as Security Officer Tomo Iwanaga
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$25K
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
TOHO • Jewell Enterprises
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Godzilla, King of the Monsters!?▼
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What is Godzilla, King of the Monsters! about?▼
During an assignment, foreign correspondent Steve Martin spends a layover in Tokyo and is caught amid the rampage of an unstoppable prehistoric monster the Japanese call 'Godzilla'. The only hope for both Japan and the world lies on a secret weapon, which may prove more destructive than the monster itself.
Who directed Godzilla, King of the Monsters!?▼
Godzilla, King of the Monsters! was directed by Ishirō Honda and released in 1956. It is a science fiction, horror film.
How long is Godzilla, King of the Monsters!?▼
Godzilla, King of the Monsters! has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
Who stars in Godzilla, King of the Monsters!?▼
The cast of Godzilla, King of the Monsters! includes Raymond Burr as Steve Martin, Takashi Shimura as Dr. Yamane, Momoko Kôchi as Emiko Yamane, Akira Takarada as Ogata, Akihiko Hirata as Dr. Serizawa and more.
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